What is a .TAX16 file?
A .TAX16 file is a type of document that is made using a program called Intuit TurboTax, specifically the version from the year 2016. This file holds all the important details you would need to fill out for your taxes, including both the federal and state forms, along with any personal information you've put into the program. While TurboTax usually saves these documents as .TAX2016 files, sometimes you might find one saved as a .TAX16 file.
If you ever need to open a .TAX16 file, you can do so using the TurboTax software from 2016. This software is made to run on computers, so you can use it whether you have a Windows PC or a Mac. Once you open the file in TurboTax, you have the option to save it again as a .TAX2016 file, which is the more common format.
After you've filled out everything in your .TAX16 file, you can send it off to the IRS and your state's tax department right from your computer, a process known as "e-filing." E-filing your federal tax return is usually free, but there might be a small charge to e-file your state return. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can print out your tax return and mail it in the old-fashioned way.
In summary, .TAX16 files are specific to TurboTax 2016 and contain all the necessary tax return information. You can open them with the TurboTax 2016 software on a computer, and once you're done, you can either e-file them or print and mail them.
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